well i suggest that there be a new section for discussion on various security related certifications as many of us are completely ignorant of the value and even the existence of many types of certifications

General Security Discussion
General Security discussion is for questions and topics that don't fit in anywhere else. Security in the news, bespoke solutions, discussion on certifications, etc.

This place has enough forums already

The usefulness of certs is a simple one to answer.

Do the jobs I want in the areas I want to work generally require specific experience/qualification/certification ? If it does then you should get that particular credential. You can find out whether the jobs you are interested in have such requirements by browsing/searching the relevant job websites.

As Zeedo pointed out, discussions of certifications would be taking place in the General Security Discussion forum. To add another forum to this already well-covered site would just be a strain on the members. But thank you for the suggestion.

Hey Zeedo ... do you Scots really wear Speedo's under them there kilts?